Alexander Macmillan was a 19th century Scottish publisher, best known for founding the eponymous firm that bears his name. This collection of his letters sheds light on Macmillan as both a businessman and a person. Covering a wide range of topics from poetry to politics, these personal correspondences showcase the wit and wisdom of one of the great literary minds of the Victorian era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.